Matador Dies After Being Gored By Bull In France

A bull has gored a matador to death in the south west of France.

Ivan Fandino, 36, of Spain, got his feet entangled in his cape causing him to trip. The bull pounced on the stranded bullfighter, piercing his side with its horns.

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He was rushed to hospital but died from injuries sustained from the incident.

Victor Barrio, another Spanish fighter died in July, after being gored by a bull.

Many have called for the banning of what they deem as a barbaric event, where the bull is usually killed as fans cheer on. The animal often suffers a slow painful death at the hands of the bullfighter.

Bullfighting can be traced back hundreds of years and is incredibly popular in Spain, some parts of France and Mexico.